1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 154 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 308.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 308. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 308 | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
Model | 308 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |